USAID launches wildlife crime tech challenge in VN

“This global competition will award four prizes of up to $500,000 for innovative science and technology solutions to fight this increasingly serious crime.

“There has been a sharp increase in the illegal wildlife trade in recent years, and there is growing consensus that traditional models of conservation are insufficient to protect biodiversity and preserve ecosystems,” said USAID Vietnam Mission Director Joakim Parker.

“By harnessing the power of science and technology, we hope this initiative hopes to overcome key barriers in the fight against wildlife trafficking,” he said.

The competition will focus on four issues in the fight against wildlife trafficking: detecting transit routes, strengthening forensic evidence and intelligence, reducing consumer demand, and tackling corruption.”